http://cargocollective.com Chris Hsu Illustration Thu, 09 May 2013 23:38:47 +0000 http://cargocollective.com en http://www.chrishsu.net/What-An-Irritating-Gift http://www.chrishsu.net/following/chrishsu.net/What-An-Irritating-Gift Thu, 09 May 2013 23:38:47 +0000 Chris Hsu Illustration 795386 WHAT AN IRRITATING GIFTClient: Odyssey Magazine An illustration accompanying an article about the creation of pearls through a process of irritation and layering. The lesson is told through the point of view of a fictional young marine biologist and his date during a romantic dinner outing. <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/64985/795386/chris_hsu_pearl.jpg" width="600" height="401" width_o="600" height_o="401" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/64985/795386/chris_hsu_pearl_o.jpg" data-mid="26461398" border="0" align="left"/> WHAT AN IRRITATING GIFTClient: Odyssey Magazine An illustration accompanying an article about the creation of pearls through a process of irritation and layering. ... http://www.chrishsu.net/Animation-Backgrounds-2 http://www.chrishsu.net/following/chrishsu.net/Animation-Backgrounds-2 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 16:22:47 +0000 Chris Hsu Illustration 5083700 ANIMATION BACKGROUNDSBackgrounds for an unannounced animation short with Clambake Animation. The story begins in a generic science museum where the main character has a clumsy accident, setting of a chain of events that go haywire. Below are some images of props that were designed to go with the sets, including some satellites, flying debris, and space gases.Click on the image to flip through the slideshow (or swipe if on a mobile.)<img src="http://payload139.cargocollective.com/1/2/64985/5083700/chris_hsu_ab_museum_ext.jpg" width="670" height="377" width_o="670" height_o="377" src_o="http://payload139.cargocollective.com/1/2/64985/5083700/chris_hsu_ab_museum_ext_o.jpg" data-mid="27267550" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload139.cargocollective.com/1/2/64985/5083700/chris_hsu_ab_hallway.jpg" width="670" height="377" width_o="670" height_o="377" src_o="http://payload139.cargocollective.com/1/2/64985/5083700/chris_hsu_ab_hallway_o.jpg" data-mid="27267557" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload139.cargocollective.com/1/2/64985/5083700/chris_hsu_ab_podium01.jpg" width="670" height="377" width_o="670" height_o="377" src_o="http://payload139.cargocollective.com/1/2/64985/5083700/chris_hsu_ab_podium01_o.jpg" data-mid="27267552" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload139.cargocollective.com/1/2/64985/5083700/chris_hsu_ab_deathray02.jpg" width="670" height="376" width_o="1920" height_o="1080" src_o="http://payload139.cargocollective.com/1/2/64985/5083700/chris_hsu_ab_deathray02_o.jpg" data-mid="27267560" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload139.cargocollective.com/1/2/64985/5083700/chris_hsu_ab_deathray02a.JPG" width="670" height="377" width_o="670" height_o="377" src_o="http://payload139.cargocollective.com/1/2/64985/5083700/chris_hsu_ab_deathray02a_o.JPG" data-mid="27267566" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload139.cargocollective.com/1/2/64985/5083700/chris_hsu_ab_space01.jpg" width="670" height="377" width_o="670" height_o="377" src_o="http://payload139.cargocollective.com/1/2/64985/5083700/chris_hsu_ab_space01_o.jpg" data-mid="27267551" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload139.cargocollective.com/1/2/64985/5083700/chris_hsu_ab_space02.jpg" width="670" height="377" width_o="670" height_o="377" src_o="http://payload139.cargocollective.com/1/2/64985/5083700/chris_hsu_ab_space02_o.jpg" data-mid="27267548" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload139.cargocollective.com/1/2/64985/5083700/chris_hsu_ab_earthcore01.jpg" width="670" height="377" width_o="670" height_o="377" src_o="http://payload139.cargocollective.com/1/2/64985/5083700/chris_hsu_ab_earthcore01_o.jpg" data-mid="27267556" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload139.cargocollective.com/1/2/64985/5083700/chris_hsu_ab_china_full.jpg" width="670" height="377" width_o="670" height_o="377" src_o="http://payload139.cargocollective.com/1/2/64985/5083700/chris_hsu_ab_china_full_o.jpg" data-mid="27267555" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload139.cargocollective.com/1/2/64985/5083700/chris_hsu_ab_space05.png" width="670" height="377" width_o="670" height_o="377" src_o="http://payload139.cargocollective.com/1/2/64985/5083700/chris_hsu_ab_space05_o.png" data-mid="27267553" border="0" align="left"/> <img src="http://payload139.cargocollective.com/1/2/64985/5083700/chris_hsu_ab_props4.jpg" width="670" height="375" width_o="670" height_o="375" src_o="http://payload139.cargocollective.com/1/2/64985/5083700/chris_hsu_ab_props4_o.jpg" data-mid="27271392" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload139.cargocollective.com/1/2/64985/5083700/chris_hsu_ab_props3.jpg" width="670" height="375" width_o="670" height_o="375" src_o="http://payload139.cargocollective.com/1/2/64985/5083700/chris_hsu_ab_props3_o.jpg" data-mid="27271391" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload139.cargocollective.com/1/2/64985/5083700/chris_hsu_ab_props2.jpg" width="670" height="375" width_o="670" height_o="375" src_o="http://payload139.cargocollective.com/1/2/64985/5083700/chris_hsu_ab_props2_o.jpg" data-mid="27271454" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload139.cargocollective.com/1/2/64985/5083700/chris_hsu_abprops1.jpg" width="670" height="375" width_o="670" height_o="375" src_o="http://payload139.cargocollective.com/1/2/64985/5083700/chris_hsu_abprops1_o.jpg" data-mid="27271389" border="0" align="left"/> ANIMATION BACKGROUNDSBackgrounds for an unannounced animation short with Clambake Animation. The story begins in a generic science museum where the main character... http://www.chrishsu.net/In-Flight http://www.chrishsu.net/following/chrishsu.net/In-Flight Wed, 27 Feb 2013 17:38:03 +0000 Chris Hsu Illustration 4987676 In-Flight SnackIf only the payoff of the actual plane ride experience was worth all the hassle! <img src="http://payload134.cargocollective.com/1/2/64985/4987676/chris_hsu_plane2.jpg" width="600" height="239" width_o="600" height_o="239" src_o="http://payload134.cargocollective.com/1/2/64985/4987676/chris_hsu_plane2_o.jpg" data-mid="27230646" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload134.cargocollective.com/1/2/64985/4987676/chris_hsu_plane1.jpg" width="600" height="779" width_o="600" height_o="779" src_o="http://payload134.cargocollective.com/1/2/64985/4987676/chris_hsu_plane1_o.jpg" data-mid="27232527" border="0" align="left"/> In-Flight SnackIf only the payoff of the actual plane ride experience was worth all the hassle! http://www.chrishsu.net/Arabian-Nights http://www.chrishsu.net/following/chrishsu.net/Arabian-Nights Mon, 18 Feb 2013 13:41:06 +0000 Chris Hsu Illustration 5008866 One Thousand and One Arabian NightsClient: FACES Magazine <img src="http://payload135.cargocollective.com/1/2/64985/5008866/chris_hsu_arabiannights1.jpg" width="600" height="714" width_o="600" height_o="714" src_o="http://payload135.cargocollective.com/1/2/64985/5008866/chris_hsu_arabiannights1_o.jpg" data-mid="26837754" border="0" align="left"/> <img src="http://payload135.cargocollective.com/1/2/64985/5008866/chris_hsu_arabian2.jpg" width="600" height="394" width_o="600" height_o="394" src_o="http://payload135.cargocollective.com/1/2/64985/5008866/chris_hsu_arabian2_o.jpg" data-mid="28439798" border="0" align="left"/> <img src="http://payload135.cargocollective.com/1/2/64985/5008866/chris_hsu_arabiannights3.jpg" width="600" height="394" width_o="600" height_o="394" src_o="http://payload135.cargocollective.com/1/2/64985/5008866/chris_hsu_arabiannights3_o.jpg" data-mid="28439944" border="0" align="left"/> Art direction and layout by Joshua Banks One Thousand and One Arabian NightsClient: FACES Magazine Art direction and layout by Joshua Banks http://www.chrishsu.net/The-Platypus http://www.chrishsu.net/following/chrishsu.net/The-Platypus Thu, 14 Feb 2013 18:18:46 +0000 Chris Hsu Illustration 4987578 THE PLATYPUSClient: FACES Magazine For a story titled "Why the Platypus is Special" the writer tells the folktale of the origin of the mysterious animal. The mammals claim the platypus as one of their own because it has fur. The fish disagree and claim the platypus is one of them because of it's ability to swim. The birds argue that because it lays eggs, it must be a bird as well. The animal groups convene at a billabong to hear the platypus's decision while an aboriginal Australian hunter eavesdrops from nearby. <img src="http://payload134.cargocollective.com/1/2/64985/4987578/chris_hsu_platypus.jpg" width="670" height="574" width_o="670" height_o="574" src_o="http://payload134.cargocollective.com/1/2/64985/4987578/chris_hsu_platypus_o.jpg" data-mid="26710983" border="0" align="left"/> <img src="http://payload134.cargocollective.com/1/2/64985/4987578/chris_hsu_platypus_detail.jpg" width="670" height="440" width_o="670" height_o="440" src_o="http://payload134.cargocollective.com/1/2/64985/4987578/chris_hsu_platypus_detail_o.jpg" data-mid="26710939" border="0" align="left"/> <img src="http://payload134.cargocollective.com/1/2/64985/4987578/chris_hsu_platypus_detail2.jpg" width="670" height="440" width_o="670" height_o="440" src_o="http://payload134.cargocollective.com/1/2/64985/4987578/chris_hsu_platypus_detail2_o.jpg" data-mid="26711339" border="0" align="left"/> <img src="http://payload134.cargocollective.com/1/2/64985/4987578/chris_hsu_platypus_layout.jpg" width="670" height="440" width_o="670" height_o="440" src_o="http://payload134.cargocollective.com/1/2/64985/4987578/chris_hsu_platypus_layout_o.jpg" data-mid="26710937" border="0" align="left"/> Art direction and layout by Joshua Banks THE PLATYPUSClient: FACES Magazine For a story titled "Why the Platypus is Special" the writer tells the folktale of the origin of the mysterious animal. The... http://www.chrishsu.net/Sketchbook http://www.chrishsu.net/following/chrishsu.net/Sketchbook Tue, 12 Feb 2013 17:44:12 +0000 Chris Hsu Illustration 4971827 SKETCHBOOKHere's a collection of some recent foundations sketches. I enjoy drawing from life and am always seeking to make progress in this discipline. Most of this will be recent stuff from the Boston MFA's "Drawing in the Galleries" sessions but there may be some other random drawings posted as well: <img src="http://payload133.cargocollective.com/1/2/64985/4971827/chris_hsu_lifedrawings.jpg" width="670" height="360" width_o="800" height_o="431" src_o="http://payload133.cargocollective.com/1/2/64985/4971827/chris_hsu_lifedrawings_o.jpg" data-mid="26619795" border="0" align="left"/> ^ This group of sketches compiled together here above are from the MFA in Boston, the left being a large, partial torso from their sculpture gallery, the middle a group of sketches from a "Drawing in the Galleries" night with a live model, and the right some copies of Sargent drawing studies for the MFA murals. <img src="http://payload133.cargocollective.com/1/2/64985/4971827/chris_hsu_animals.jpg" width="670" height="360" width_o="800" height_o="431" src_o="http://payload133.cargocollective.com/1/2/64985/4971827/chris_hsu_animals_o.jpg" data-mid="26619796" border="0" align="left"/> ^ Sketches from a day at the Harvard Museum of Natural History in Cambridge, a great and quaint place to study many types of animal forms from life. <img src="http://payload133.cargocollective.com/1/2/64985/4971827/chris_hsu_mfa.2.13.13a.jpg" width="670" height="359" width_o="670" height_o="359" src_o="http://payload133.cargocollective.com/1/2/64985/4971827/chris_hsu_mfa.2.13.13a_o.jpg" data-mid="27635328" border="0" align="left"/> ^ MFA "Drawing in the Galleries" session on 2/13/13 <img src="http://payload133.cargocollective.com/1/2/64985/4971827/chris_hsu_mfa.2.20.13.jpg" width="670" height="360" width_o="670" height_o="360" src_o="http://payload133.cargocollective.com/1/2/64985/4971827/chris_hsu_mfa.2.20.13_o.jpg" data-mid="26977253" border="0" align="left"/> ^ MFA "Drawing in the Galleries" session on 2/20/13 <img src="http://payload133.cargocollective.com/1/2/64985/4971827/chris_hsu_mfa.3.6.13a.jpg" width="670" height="360" width_o="670" height_o="360" src_o="http://payload133.cargocollective.com/1/2/64985/4971827/chris_hsu_mfa.3.6.13a_o.jpg" data-mid="27617273" border="0" align="left"/> ^ MFA "Drawing in the Galleries" session on 3/6/13 <img src="http://payload133.cargocollective.com/1/2/64985/4971827/chris_hsu_kathyconte.jpg" width="670" height="503" width_o="670" height_o="503" src_o="http://payload133.cargocollective.com/1/2/64985/4971827/chris_hsu_kathyconte_o.jpg" data-mid="27272955" border="0" align="left"/> ^ This one is an oldie from a few years back, red conte crayon about 18x24 Check back later for more... SKETCHBOOKHere's a collection of some recent foundations sketches. I enjoy drawing from life and am always seeking to make progress in this discipline. Most of... http://www.chrishsu.net/Orlando-Weekly-Covers http://www.chrishsu.net/following/chrishsu.net/Orlando-Weekly-Covers Mon, 11 Feb 2013 19:01:44 +0000 Chris Hsu Illustration 4946408 ORLANDO WEEKLY COVERSIllustration coinciding with and promoting the annual FRINGE event, a "14-day-festival that is founded on the concept of offering 100% unjuried, 100% uncensored, 100% accessible theatre, music, dance, and art to all types and ages." (AD Adam McCabe)<img src="http://payload132.cargocollective.com/1/2/64985/4946408/chris_hsu_orlando_weekly_fringe.jpg" width="600" height="600" width_o="600" height_o="600" src_o="http://payload132.cargocollective.com/1/2/64985/4946408/chris_hsu_orlando_weekly_fringe_o.jpg" data-mid="30427448" border="0" align="left"/> Illustration for the tongue-and-cheek cover story about outgoing Orlando mayor Rich Crotty and his potential, post-office career choices. (AD Shan Stumpf)<img src="http://payload132.cargocollective.com/1/2/64985/4946408/chris_hsu_rich_crotty.jpg" width="600" height="636" width_o="600" height_o="636" src_o="http://payload132.cargocollective.com/1/2/64985/4946408/chris_hsu_rich_crotty_o.jpg" data-mid="26470872" border="0" align="left"/> ORLANDO WEEKLY COVERSIllustration coinciding with and promoting the annual FRINGE event, a "14-day-festival that is founded on the concept of offering 100%... http://www.chrishsu.net/Party-at-Cleopatra-s http://www.chrishsu.net/following/chrishsu.net/Party-at-Cleopatra-s Mon, 11 Feb 2013 19:01:39 +0000 Chris Hsu Illustration 4946393 PARTY AT CLEOPATRA'SClient: Appleseeds Magazine What would it have been like to be a guest at one of Cleopatra's world famous parties? This story teaches kids about what the experience might have entailed, starting from the boat ride into Alexandria harbor and up to the type of architecture and foods they might have seen. Musicians and storytellers would have entertained you while you waited for the grand hostess Cleopatra herself arrive. <img src="http://payload132.cargocollective.com/1/2/64985/4946393/chris_hsu_cleopatra_detail.jpg" width="670" height="577" width_o="670" height_o="577" src_o="http://payload132.cargocollective.com/1/2/64985/4946393/chris_hsu_cleopatra_detail_o.jpg" data-mid="26470648" border="0" align="left"/> <img src="http://payload132.cargocollective.com/1/2/64985/4946393/chris_hsu_cleopatra1.jpg" width="670" height="440" width_o="670" height_o="440" src_o="http://payload132.cargocollective.com/1/2/64985/4946393/chris_hsu_cleopatra1_o.jpg" data-mid="28440614" border="0" align="left"/> <img src="http://payload132.cargocollective.com/1/2/64985/4946393/chris_hsu_cleopatra2.jpg" width="670" height="442" width_o="670" height_o="442" src_o="http://payload132.cargocollective.com/1/2/64985/4946393/chris_hsu_cleopatra2_o.jpg" data-mid="28440833" border="0" align="left"/> PARTY AT CLEOPATRA'SClient: Appleseeds Magazine What would it have been like to be a guest at one of Cleopatra's world famous parties? This story teaches kids... http://www.chrishsu.net/Taipei-Subway-Poster http://www.chrishsu.net/following/chrishsu.net/Taipei-Subway-Poster Tue, 08 Jan 2013 11:32:09 +0000 Chris Hsu Illustration 786263 SUBWAY COURTESYA Taipei MRT (Mass Rapid Transit)) Poster Contest finalist, this illustration was designed to be understood by any person of any age or nationality, but utilized animals from Chinese culture to specifically appeal to the target audience. Included below are two preliminary sketches and a photo of Zhongxiao Fuxing station where it was on display.
 <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/64985/786263/chris_hsu_taipei_mrt.jpg" width="600" height="848" width_o="600" height_o="848" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/64985/786263/chris_hsu_taipei_mrt_o.jpg" data-mid="26462254" border="0" align="left"/> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/64985/786263/hsu_subway1.jpg" width="354" height="500" width_o="354" height_o="500" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/64985/786263/hsu_subway1_o.jpg" data-mid="3814852" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/64985/786263/hsu_subway2.jpg" width="354" height="500" width_o="354" height_o="500" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/64985/786263/hsu_subway2_o.jpg" data-mid="3814853" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/64985/786263/hsu_subway3.jpg" width="354" height="500" width_o="354" height_o="500" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/64985/786263/hsu_subway3_o.jpg" data-mid="3814854" border="0" align="left"/> SUBWAY COURTESYA Taipei MRT (Mass Rapid Transit)) Poster Contest finalist, this illustration was designed to be understood by any person of any age or nationality,... http://www.chrishsu.net/The-Galaxy-Grill http://www.chrishsu.net/following/chrishsu.net/The-Galaxy-Grill Thu, 25 Oct 2012 11:01:10 +0000 Chris Hsu Illustration 792499 THE GALAXY GRILLClient: Appleseeds Magazine A large double page spread illustration for a story about the possible future of space cafeterias and space food. How will plants be grown? What types of food might appear on a space school menu? How would food be packed, stored, and rehydrated? Click on the image to see a detailed portion (or swipe if on a mobile) <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/64985/792499/chris_hsu_galaxygrill.jpg" width="670" height="440" width_o="670" height_o="440" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/64985/792499/chris_hsu_galaxygrill_o.jpg" data-mid="26461638" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/64985/792499/chris_hsu_galaxygrilldetail.jpg" width="670" height="490" width_o="670" height_o="490" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/64985/792499/chris_hsu_galaxygrilldetail_o.jpg" data-mid="26461639" border="0" align="left"/> THE GALAXY GRILLClient: Appleseeds Magazine A large double page spread illustration for a story about the possible future of space cafeterias and space food. How...